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Senator Rohl gives bill update from Pierre

Senator Rohl gives bill update from Pierre

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Senator Rohl gives bill update from Pierre

Michael Rohl (r)
Friday, February 20, 2026
Below is an update on the bills I’ve written so far and where they are in the legislative process: SB 3: An act to limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities and townships may require a building permit.
Webster Tire has been a staple of the community for around 30 years. Pictured from left is owner Ryan Root, who bought the business about four years ago and has been running it since, with help from, right, Wade Anfinson. Webster Tire is located at 17 E. 6th Ave. in Webster. Store hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 8 a.m. -noon Saturdays. Call them at (605) 345-3950.

Webster Tire has been a staple of the community for around 30 years. Pictured from left is owner Ryan Root, who bought the business about four years ago and has been running it since, with help from, right, Wade Anfinson. Webster Tire is located at 17 E. 6th Ave. in Webster. Store hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 8 a.m. -noon Saturdays. Call them at (605) 345-3950.

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Webster Tire is here when the community needs it

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
Ryan Root is the proud captain of Webster Tire. Root may feel like he’s treading water when it comes to the tire world, but Root has introduced his lifetime of skills as a marine mechanic to the business’ long line of services provided there.
Bethesda Home, Webster celebrated Valentine’s Day and chose Queen of Hearts Betty Tulowetzke and King of Hearts Ed Gruba. Reporter and Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Bethesda Home, Webster celebrated Valentine’s Day and chose Queen of Hearts Betty Tulowetzke and King of Hearts Ed Gruba. Reporter and Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Bethesda King and Queen

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Friday, February 20, 2026
Sun Dial Manor, Bristol celebrated Valentine’s Day and choose Bob Grebel and Judy Robertson as King and Queen of Hearts. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Sun Dial Manor, Bristol celebrated Valentine’s Day and choose Bob Grebel and Judy Robertson as King and Queen of Hearts. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Sundial Valentine’s Day Royalty

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Friday, February 20, 2026
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Mumps is the local epidemic

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Friday, February 20, 2026
HistoricEvEnts15 years ago February 28, 2011Webster Area High School juniors Annie Gruba, Nick Hofer and Kellen Hempel and senior Briana Bacon walked off with one of the major honors at the seventh annual Fischgaard Short Film Project.
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The Winter Olympics are here

Jerry Nelson
Friday, February 20, 2026
The Winter Olympics have arrived, that quadrennial phenomenon that should be called the “It’s Cold Enough Out There to Freeze the Whiskers Off a Polar Bear.”I have nothing against people who enjoy winter sporting events.
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Spring load restrictions go on South Dakota Highway 25

Connor Handrahan
Friday, February 20, 2026
South Dakota Department of Transportation sent a press release to the public Feb. 13 about the state’s spring load limit restrictions happening Feb. 16-20. According to the report, Day County will have one spring load limit restriction on South Dakota Hwy. 25.
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WHAT’S UP

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
Photo searchSee ad in this issue for details on entering the Glacial Lakes Fishing Guide 2026 cover photo contest. Open through Feb. 27.Weight limitsDay County Highway Department notice states by obeying weight limits the county could save money in road repair.
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